SP8 4AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bayfields, 0.1km from Bay in Gillingham (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Gillingham ward and the North Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP8, SP8 4AE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k, down 36.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP8 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00103624 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAYFIELDS, SP8 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAYFIELDS, SP8 4AE.
396
50
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SP8 4AE — age 50, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 36.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP8 4AE. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 284,500
2 sales · Mean £ 284,500
Detached
£ 403,000
6 sales · Mean £ 410,166
Terraced
£ 226,000
2 sales · Mean £ 226,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP8 4AE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary School
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Syrian Cuisine0.2 km
- Vicarage School Room0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gillingham Tandoori0.4 km
- Marlowes Makes Imagiplay0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Poland0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Chantry Fields Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
- Dudley Taylor0.3 km
- Little Buddha0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coronation Club0.4 km
- Dolphin Inn0.8 km
- Gillingham Bowling Club0.3 km
- Gillingham Town Football & Supporters Club0.6 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Gillingham Chinese Take-away0.3 km
- Gillingham Town FC0.6 km
- Ocean Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Seafood Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.7 km
- Templecombe11.0 km
- Tisbury13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shreen Way0.2 km
- Shreen Way0.2 km
- Lodbourne Green0.2 km
- Lodbourne Green0.2 km
- Gillingham School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP84AE · Data under Open Government Licence